86 Days
until May 20th
Historian’s Lesson: Teach Kids History
Holy Trinity Catholic Middle School student Drew Gaertner, 14, greets historian David McCullough, who spoke...
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Events Honor Mecklenburg Declaration Of 1775
More than a year before the Declaration of Independence, Mecklenburg leaders signed a document asserting...
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History Isn’t Just About the Past
Author David McCullough says everyone should learn about history because it is the story of...
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Take a Trip Into the Past With Free Historical Events
Want to know more about Charlotte’s history? Three free events are coming up, starting today....
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Mystery Still Surrounds Meck Dec
No known copy exists, but that doesn’t stop folks from celebrating it. For more than...
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The May 20th Society Mission
The May 20th Society promotes Charlotte’s rich history as the first American body to declare independence from Great Britain – more than a year before Thomas Jefferson’s national Declaration. Though the original MecDec was destroyed in a fire some 200 years ago, the spirit of MecDec lives on – a spirit of freedom, leadership and courage.
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